DeSoto County

MS · Pop. 78,675 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

DeSoto County is a suburban county in MS with a population of approximately 78,675.

$/Acre: $1,587
Property Tax: 0.81%
Growing Season: 258 days
Broadband: 69%
Safety: 6/10
Density: 64.5/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.81%
Local Sales Tax1.85%
Combined Sales Tax8.85%
Cost of Living Index93.3
Median Household Income$59,669
Poverty Rate23%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,587
Median Home Price$325K
Acres for Sale2038
Building CodeFull IBC
Permit Required
Zoning TypeLimited Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6
Growing Season258 days
Annual Rainfall53.6 inches
Avg Summer High92°F
Avg Winter Low39°F
Soil TypeSilt
Soil Quality8/10
Elevation1,755 ft
Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10
Wildfire1/10
Tornado4/10
Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell
Well Depth (avg)270 ft
Water AvailabilityAdequate
Solar (Avg PSH)4.4
Wind Potential5/10
Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceSome
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceRestricted
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K461
Property Crime /100K393
Overall Safety6/10
Sheriff Response28 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital20.2 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage69%
Cell CoverageFair
Starlink Available
Nearest Town7 miles
Nearest City38 miles
School District8/10
Farmers Markets2
Public Land Nearby51%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.5%
Ag EconomyModerate